As we prepare to head up north to spend time with Joel's family and then back here for mine, I can't help but feel excitement about the Christmas season. I love getting to spend time with family and watching the joy on my kids face as they soak in all the memories.

This Christmas, I'm feeling more organized than I ever have been. I'm also feeling more relaxed than I usually am. This season, I realized that there is no such thing as a perfect Christmas or perfect family memories. I decided to not stress out over every detail or place these huge expectations on how the day should be. Instead I'm going to look for the joy in the little memories and let my kids have a simple, love filled holiday.

So, wherever you are in the process of preparing for the holidays, we want to wish you & your families a very, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We thank you for supporting our store in 2015 and we look forward to serving you in 2016.

Photography by Amanda Kopcic Photography (www.amandakopcic.ca)

Also, just a reminder about our store hours during the Christmas season. If you need to get a hold of us while we're away, email info@onceuponatimeweddings.ca.